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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "see" (as in "see") + "LOHN" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A jokester who never takes anything seriously, or a fun, lighthearted situation with no strings attached. In the Caribbean and Mexico, "vacilon" can describe the person who keeps everyone laughing or simply a vibe: a good time, loose, carefree, and full of energy.

Examples

I don't believe anything he says, he is total joker.

That hangout was a blast, I laughed all night long.

Word family

/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "see" (as in "see") + "LOHN" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

Something hilarious, super fun, or a situation where you have an amazing time laughing nonstop. In Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, vacilón is pure fun, all laughs and good vibes.

Examples

The party was a vacilón, we couldn't stop laughing.

The show was a vacilón from start to finish.

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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "see" (as in "see") + "LOHN" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

In Ecuador, a party or fun night out with friends, a good time with no worries. Having a good vacilón means enjoying a carefree night of dancing and hanging out.

Examples

Last night was pure vacilón - we danced until they closed the place.

Let's throw a vacilón at my place on Friday.

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Refusing to share information, places, or recommendations so they don't get popular and get ruined. It's the cultural selfishness of the social media era.